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The principal Act of Parliament (No. 35 of 1952) that consolidates the law regulating labour and safety in mines across India, defining key terms and the powers of the Chief Inspector of Mines.

Rules made under Section 58 of the Mines Act, 1952 (SRO 1421 dated 2 July 1955) governing the general administration of mines, including canteens, notices, forms and duties of managers.

Rules (G.S.R. 325(E) dated 29 March 1985) made under the Mines Act, 1952 prescribing rescue-station and rescue-brigade requirements for below-ground mines.

Rules under the Mines Act, 1952 requiring and prescribing vocational training for persons employed in mines before they are put to work.

The full Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 made under section 57 of the Mines Act, 1952, superseding the 1957 regulations and governing safety in every coal mine in India.

The OSH&WC Code, 2020 consolidates thirteen labour laws on occupational safety, health and working conditions — including the Mines Act, 1952 and the Factories Act — into a single code. It covers working conditions, welfare facilities, hours of work, and safety obligations of employers, and provides the statutory basis (Section 136) under which the Draft OSH&WC (Coal Mines) Regulations, 2026 are being framed. It came into force on 21 November 2025.

The MMDR Act, 1957 is the central law regulating the development and regulation of mines and minerals other than petroleum and natural gas. It governs the grant of mineral concessions (prospecting licences, mining leases and mineral auctions), royalty and the District Mineral Foundation, and empowers rules on mineral conservation and development. This consolidated version incorporates amendments through 2023.